Nelson Mandela’s Great Granddaughter Killed in DUI Accident after World Cup Concert

13 year old Zenani Mandela, great granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, was killed after the car that was transporting her home from a concert commemorating the opening of the World Cup crashed into a barricade and overturned at midnight on Thursday.

The driver of the car, who is a relative, was drunk and is
facing criminal charges that may include culpable homicide.

A spokesperson for Nelson Mandela’s Foundation released a
statement, saying, “Mr Nelson Mandela this morning learned of the tragic death
in an accident of his great-grand-daughter, Zenani Mandela. It would therefore
be inappropriate for him to personally attend the Fifa World Cup opening
celebrations”

Nelson Mandela, now 91 years old, has reduced his public appearance
schedule as of late but is reported to remain in good health.